I am a newbie with very limited exposure and looking for advice. I love sexy clothes and lingerie, have a Marilyn Monroe type figure, a great smile and laugh, or so I am told, more personality than you can handle.... but still, Iam 56. Any encouragment or leads or tips would be much appreciated!

Texas Terri wrote:I am a newbie with very limited exposure and looking for advice. I love sexy clothes and lingerie, have a Marilyn Monroe type figure, a great smile and laugh, or so I am told, more personality than you can handle.... but still, Iam 56. Any encouragment or leads or tips would be much appreciated!

TexasTerri

i agree youve got a great smile and a bitchin bod!!
your a hottie it dont matter that your 56
the only thing i would say is to modernize your style
i think that would help alot!
and i mean your cloths but also the way the photographys done

regarding the average age of the population , it's one growing market , and the target are these who still have some money lol
we have more and more magazines for this market in france, it is a sign
and you have all it takes, you'll need better pictures that's all
but what do i know about texas ?
tb

BYS wrote:regarding the average age of the population , it's one growing market , and the target are these who still have some money lol
we have more and more magazines for this market in france, it is a sign
and you have all it takes, you'll need better pictures that's all
but what do i know about texas ?
tb

Shes in Tennessee

but to OP, great look..find your niche market and i'm sure you will do great..

FWIW, I think you look fantastic and obviously take great care of yourself. But I would not want to shoot you in a way that you're trying to look like a 20-something. 20-somethings have their own appeal (mass-appeal, apparently) but honestly most of them just aren't done cooking yet. I think the simmering heat of a mature woman can be oh so much more sexy than the more overt looks preferred by the younger generation. Exploit that. You've already been where they have been, done what they have done, but have character, maturity, and confidence that comes with the experience of living life. Embrace that.

i agree youve got a great smile and a bitchin bod!!
your a hottie it dont matter that your 56
the only thing i would say is to modernize your style
i think that would help alot!
and i mean your cloths but also the way the photographys done

other than that tho jsut keep at it!

Completely agree. You have a great smile and a marketable look your height may influence you though.

Hi Terri,
You and I share the same age, and I must say, I believe you will do very well here on MM. I have photographed a couple of models so far in your age catagory, and I'm pretty sure that they do very well on Model Mayhem.

Texas Terri wrote:I am a newbie with very limited exposure and looking for advice. I love sexy clothes and lingerie, have a Marilyn Monroe type figure, a great smile and laugh, or so I am told, more personality than you can handle.... but still, Iam 56. Any encouragment or leads or tips would be much appreciated!

TexasTerri

Yes,there definately is a market for you with dirty,perverted,filthy old men like me!

All kidding aside you look great for being over 50 and think you have a good chance.Also, notice how much ad work is done by people well older than you and who don't look half as good.

Texas Terri wrote:I am a newbie with very limited exposure and looking for advice. I love sexy clothes and lingerie, have a Marilyn Monroe type figure, a great smile and laugh, or so I am told, more personality than you can handle.... but still, Iam 56. Any encouragment or leads or tips would be much appreciated!

TexasTerri

Only encouragement I can offer... is that I wish you were actually here in Texas! I'd use you for an ad I need to produce... you're exactly what I need!

Texas Terri wrote:I am a newbie with very limited exposure and looking for advice. I love sexy clothes and lingerie, have a Marilyn Monroe type figure, a great smile and laugh, or so I am told, more personality than you can handle.... but still, Iam 56. Any encouragment or leads or tips would be much appreciated!

TexasTerri

PLEASE don't laugh at this...but AARP has a constant casting for "mature" models!
I have done several shoots for models your age and older that have submitted their port to AARP. Also, try a local agency...there is a real market for you. i would liove the oppoptunity to shoot with you...you are lovely.

I find there are too few commercial models over 50 with the proper portfolio. My suggestions are to keep your hair a natural color and well styled. Do not tan. It will age you beyond your years. Don't get implants. At your age you you won't be modeling anything that requires anything more than a good bra can provide. And lastly...wardrobe and poses should be age appropriate. In my humble opinion, the OP's one shot in heels, cutie pie ankle socks bending over in a cliche glamour pose is not becoming someone her age. That stuff will attract older GWCs. It will not impress quality clients who will likely pay much more to put her in a print ad.

I couldn't hire you for a commercial shoot, I'm not a commercial photographer. I could certainly use you in my portfolio though. I've had many 56ish y.o. women, as clients, want classy, sexy shots done and I could use images of you to promote that aspect of my business.